NWS Weather Briefing 3/12/2017 AM

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Attached is a weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ regarding a coastal storm that is expected to affect the region Monday night (March 13^th) through Wednesday morning (March 15^th)  

Hazards with this storm include accumulating snow, coastal flooding, and strong winds. At the current time we are forecasted for 8-12 inches of snow over the entire county. The storm total snow graphic includes Monday evening through Tuesday night.

Key Updates:

·         Slightly decreased snow total possible for northern and northwestern Chester County

·        Confidence in snow occurring is upgraded to HIGH, snow amounts are still with a low to medium confidence.

Confidence in snow occurring: High

Confidence in snow amounts: Low to Medium

Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

·        Anticipated Timing: Snow starting Monday night mainly after 9 pm, snow will continue Monday Night and during the day on Tuesday.  Snow is forecasted main before 7 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.  

·        Temperatures: 

• Monday high of 38 and a low of 26
• Tuesday high of 34 and a low of 24
• Wednesday high of 31

·        Wind: Monday night from East 7 – 13 mph and Tuesday winds Northeast 13 - 16 mph

Precipitation: Snow starting Monday night mainly after 9 pm, snow will continue during the day on Tuesday.  Snow is forecasted mainly before 8 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. Some locations may see a brief break in the snow Tuesday afternoon.

      Active watches & warnings: Hazardous Weather Outlook, Winter Storm Watch March 13^th, 8:00 PM until March 14^th 8:00 PM

Impacts:

• ·        Accumulating snow Monday night into Tuesday night.
• ·        There could be major impacts to travel especially late Monday night during the day Tuesday.
• ·        Snow and wind could cause down power lines and possible widespread power outages
• ·        The heavy snow will make many roads impassable.
• ·        Strong winds will lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility.

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville         http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville       http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown    http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson             http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett              http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern              http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford                http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville       http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown           http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne                http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester    http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

West Grove        http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast

 

 

 

 

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